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Built On A Foundation of Integrity

Caring. Trusted. Compassionate.

Serving families in our community for over 95 years, Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory is built on a solid foundation of dedication, principles and attention to detail.

With sincere devotion to celebrating the lives of loved ones, we strive to meet the ever-changing needs of the families we serve in the Lake Norman area, and abroad.

As a family-owned business, we can assure you will receive the compassionate, professional service that is imperative for your peace of mind. Our heritage, our vision, and our people are what make Cavin-Cook Funeral Home & Crematory what it is today.

Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions you may have.

100k
legacies honored
95
years in business
300k
moments remembered

Family-Owned 

At a young age, H. Mike Cook developed a deep compassion for family and friends who were experiencing the loss of loved ones. This genuine devotion led him to working part-time for the Cavin family funeral home while still in high school and eventually accepting a full time position in 1973. In 1990 Mike partnered with James V. Houston to acquire Cavin Funeral Home. Five years later Mike became sole proprietor and the name was changed to Cavin-Cook Funeral Home.

For over forty years, Mike and his family have honored the traditions established by J.P. Cavin in 1925, providing meaningful funeral services and trusted cremation services with exceptional attention to detail. Cavin-Cook Funeral Home is proud to call the Lake Norman area “home” and strives to meet the ever changing needs of the growing community.

(Pictured is owner, H. Mike Cook with son, Michael Cook, Vice President of Operations).

1917

J. P. Cavin licensed as an embalmer in North Carolina.

1925

Funeral home opens by J.P. Cavin

1928

J. P. Cavin acquires the 1st ambulance in Iredell County and provided service for the community until 1968.

1969

As a high school student H. Mike Cook starts his funeral services career.

1990

The Cavin Funeral Home is acquired by H. Mike Cook and James V. Houston.

1995

H. Mike Cook becomes sole proprietor and name changes to Cavin-Cook Funeral Home.

2008

Pet Pilgrimage Crematory & Memorials Opens

2014

Heritage House opens

2014

Michael Cook Jr. joins his father as Vice-President of Operations.

H. Mike Cook Sr.

H. Mike Cook Sr.

President/Owner
Michael Cook Jr.

Michael Cook Jr.

Vice President Operations
Dana Overcash

Dana Overcash

Office Manager
Eddie Karriker

Eddie Karriker

Funeral Assistant
Dayne Marsh

Dayne Marsh

Funeral Director
Crystal Branch

Crystal Branch

Funeral Director
Abby  Helms

Abby Helms

Assistant Office Manager
Karen Suttles

Karen Suttles

Office Assistant
Michael Roberts

Michael Roberts

Audio-Visual Technical Coordinator
John  Miles

John Miles

Funeral Assistant
Ed  Kane

Ed Kane

Funeral Assistant
Robert  Little

Robert Little

Funeral Assistant
Steve Talbert

Steve Talbert

Funeral Assistant
Steve Wise

Steve Wise

Funeral Assistant
Shawn Huggins

Shawn Huggins

Funeral Assistant
Jonathan Stallings

Jonathan Stallings

Funeral Assistant
Phil Haigler

Phil Haigler

Funeral Assistant
Gerry Gould

Gerry Gould

Funeral Assistant
Kenneth Cherry

Kenneth Cherry

Funeral Assistant
Jenny White

Jenny White

Mooresville Monument Manager
Andrea Nicholson

Andrea Nicholson

Heritage House Event Coordinator
Becky Carlton

Becky Carlton

Pet Pilgrimage Family Care Coordinator
Randall  Cruse

Randall Cruse

Operations Coordinator
Andrew Fuller

Andrew Fuller

Pet Pilgrimage Family Care Coordinator
Shaun Cruse

Shaun Cruse

Pet Pilgrimage Family Care Coordinator
Alex Reid

Alex Reid

Pet Pilgrimage Family Care Coordinator
John “JJ’ Johnson

John “JJ’ Johnson

Maintenance Staff

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